Getting a Quick and Accurate Vision Test with Eyebot
Introducing the 90-Second Vision Test
Getting regular vision tests is a good practice for maintaining good vision. However, doing so requires setting aside time to visit an eye doctor, a luxury many people don’t have. Eyebot hopes to change that by introducing the option of a 90-second, self-serve vision test.
The Experience
With so many exhibitors, it’s difficult to stand out on the CES show floor, but the Eyebot booth had a line nearly every day, with people buzzing to get their vision test in. The concept is simple: users walk up to a kiosk, follow the prompts, and within 90 seconds, get a tele-doctor-approved prescription.
How it Works
When you first walk up to the kiosk, called the S1 Terminal, you are walked through a series of questions, such as whether you are wearing contacts or glasses, what type of glasses you are wearing, and whether you are happy with your current prescription.
Then, it comes time for the letter test, which is much like your typical eye chart letter test. However, the kiosk’s screen shows a circle with letters on the screen, which shows smaller letters every time, and you can type in the order of letters you see.
For step three, you place your current glasses in a tray, if you wearing any, so that it can determine your current prescription. When walking me through the demo, CEO Matthias Hofmann explained that this was necessary because doctors never want to increase a prescription too drastically.
Finally, for step four, you are asked to focus on a object in the distance so the machine can take your eye measurements. Then using all that information, in seconds, it is able to load your eye prescription.
Accuracy and AI
The S1 Scanner uses AI algorithms that were trained on medical data, as well as tele-doctors that review every test session and use the patient data collected by the kiosk to craft a final prescription. Hofmann shared that the tele-doctors review the AI algorithms’ predictions, and with every adjustment the doctor makes, the algorithm also learns more, making them increasingly accurate.
Conclusion
Eyebot’s 90-second vision test is a game-changer for those who struggle to find the time to visit an eye doctor. With its accurate and convenient technology, it’s no wonder the booth had a line every day at CES. With plans to roll out the technology to optical retailers, users will soon be able to experience quick and free vision tests at a store near them.
FAQs
Q: How does Eyebot’s 90-second vision test work?
A: The test involves a series of questions, a letter test, placing your current glasses in a tray, and focusing on an object in the distance. The kiosk uses AI algorithms and tele-doctors to craft a final prescription.
Q: Is the test accurate?
A: Yes, the test is accurate. Eyebot’s technology uses AI algorithms that were trained on medical data, as well as tele-doctors that review every test session and use the patient data collected by the kiosk to craft a final prescription.
Q: Can I opt out of having my vision test results used for further training the AI?
A: Not right now, but that may be possible in the future.
Q: Can I get a doctor-signed prescription?
A: Yes, Eyebot offers the option for a doctor-signed prescription for $20, which is comparable to a co-pay, plus the added convenience of doing it quickly and whenever you’d like.
